1949 F4 V8 to Mercedes diesel build thread
#46
My 6at cummins is a bit unusual in their line. Built originally for generator use, then in the 80s they started building an automotive version that saw a lot of fleet use, taking the place of chev 292 inline sixes in Frito Lay and Mostly UPS vans. The good thing is it is indirect injected like the mercedes, and gets it's power in the higher rpm ranges like 3400 so it matches the power characteristics of the gasser and it's existing drivetrain. A friend has a watson aux transmission he said I could have, but looks like enough on my plate for the time being. I also need to know what the box actually is as far as gears and ratios etc. As long as I keep posting, you will know I'm being good and resting on the couch. It's really not as bad as I thought it was gonna be.
#48
I finished the oil cooler lines, the lower radiator air deflector, and mounted the horn today. I think I finally have everything in place where it needs to be. Now I can remove the inner fenders, radiator frame and engine so I can clean it all up and paint the pieces. Then everything can be reinstalled permanently .
Mark
#52
Chris, In the last photo you can see the battery tray next to the injector pump and oil filter housing. I bought a 6 cylinder battery stand, mounts on the drivers side over the steering gearbox, and made a stainless steel battery tray to fit the Mercedes battery. I had replaced the battery in the Mercedes I pulled the engine out of about a year and a half ago, so I decided to use it.
Mark
Mark
#53
#55
Here I have two bolts thru the bottom flange on each side. After I pull the engine I will be able to drill two holes thru the side of each side of the frame to finish bolting the crossmember in.
I pulled the front axle out of the truck yesterday so I could drill the holes in the bottom flange of the frame for the engine crossmember. I needed to bolt the crossmember in place while the engine was setting on it. Now I can pull the engine and drill the rest of the crossmember bolt holes.